Wednesday, May 16, 2012
The Baltimore Sun released a ranking of Baltimore County high schools with the highest average class sizes.
Eastern Technical High School has some of the most-crowded classrooms in the county, according to a recent report. According to a Baltimore Sun report, Eastern Technical High School ranks 10th in the county with 19.1 percent of classes with 30 or more students. Kenwood ranks ninthin the same category at 19.2 percent. Dulaney High School ranks first with 36.3 percent. Eastern Tech entered this school year with 1,256, about 9 percent less than the school's capacity of 1,380, according to its school's profile. Kenwood has 1,732 students this year with a capacity of 1,918, according to its school profile. The school faced budget cuts last year and will have to reduce its faculty by four teachers next year. This comes after the school system …
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
The Mavericks move on to regional semifinals after winning on Monday.
Sophomore pitcher Jordan Cargile allowed no earned runs and seven hits and struck out seven as Eastern Tech's softball team advanced to the Class 3A North semifinals with an 8-1 victory over Aberdeen on Monday. Senior outfielder Alexis Peay had a triple and three runs scored and senior second baseman Allison Williams had a double and two RBIs for the Mavericks (20-2). Eastern Tech is scheduled to host Hereford in a regional semifinal game on at 4 p.m. Wednesday. Hereford advanced with a 12-0 win over City. Follow Essex-Middle River Patch on Facebook and Twitter and receive daily updates with our newsletters. EASTERN TECH BASEBALL: Neil Westdorp and Cody Gwinn drove in two runs each as the Mavericks defeated Parkville, 6-4, in a Class 3A …
Monday, May 14, 2012
Following last season's upset loss in the regional finals, the Mavericks seem ready to make a run at the program's first state title.
Alexis Peay recalls the emotions she and the rest of the Eastern Tech softball team felt after losing to Lansdowne in the Class 2A North regional finals last season. The 5-1 defeat was the Mavericks first for the team and ended any chance of them winning the program's first state title. Follow Essex-Middle River Patch on Facebook and Twitter and receive daily updates through Patch's newsletters. Peay, a senior outfielder, said that experience has motivated Eastern Tech (19-2) as it kicks off its postseason at 3:45 p.m. today when it hosts Aberdeen in the Class 3A North quarterfinals. Eastern Tech is the top seed in the region and received a first-round bye while Aberdeen advanced with a 21-1 victory last week in an opening round victory …
Friday, May 11, 2012
The Mavericks scored a combined eight runs in the fifth and sixth innings en route to a 9-1 victory over Franklin at CCBC Catonsville.
Eastern Tech's dominant season continued Thursday as the Mavericks broke open a tied game with a late offensive explosion en route to a 9-1 victory over Franklin in the Baltimore County championship game at CCBC Catonsville. Freshman infielder Breanna Casper went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI for Eastern Tech (19-2), which scored four runs each in the fifth an sixth innings in a game that had been tied at 1-1. Senior second baseman Alison Williams went 2-for-4 with two RBIs while junior Laura Thacker and freshman Jen January also drove in two runs each and senior Alexis Peay had a triple and RBI for the Mavericks. On the mound, sophomore pitcher Jordan Cargile allowed one run on four hits and struck out seven to pick up the win. She …
Thursday, May 10, 2012
The Mavericks and Bayhawks earned a first-round bye in the regional playoffs.
Eastern Tech and Chesapeake both earned top seeds in their respective regions. Eastern Tech, which will play Franklin in the Baltimore County championships Thursday at CCBC Catonsville, earned the top seed in the Class 3A North region. The Mavericks will host the winner of Aberdeen and Patapsco on Monday in a regional quarterfinal game. Chesapeake is the top-seeded team in the Class 2A North region and will host the winner of Randallstown and Douglass on Monday. Also, Kenwood is the eighth seed in the Class 4A North region and will host Blake in an opening round game on Thursday. Following Monday's quarterfinal round, the playoffs will continue with the regional semifinals on Wednesday and regional finals on Friday, May 18. The state …
The Mavericks and Bluebirds now each move on to the regional quarterfinals following wins on Wednesday.
Senior attack Hunter Oleszczuk scored four goals as the Eastern Tech boys lacrosse team topped Patterson, 16-4, Wednesday in a Class 3A/2A North opening round game. Senior midfielder Sam Jackson and junior attack Charles Rice scored two goals each, while junior attack Bobby Walsh and Dustin Stone had a goal and assist each for the Mavericks (6-9), who had 11 different players score. Also, goalies Wyatt Almond and Sam Miskiel had three and four saves, respectively, in the win. Eastern Tech now advances to the region quarterfinals and will play at 5:45 p.m. Friday at defending state champion Hereford. KENWOOD GIRLS LACROSSE: Midfielder Cierra Wilson scored three goals as the Bluebirds defeated Parkville, 7-5, in a Class 4A/3A North region …
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Kenwood, Eastern Tech have opening-round games set for Wednesday while Chesapeake has a bye into the regional quarterfinals.
Kenwood and Eastern Tech kick off their respective postseasons on Wednesday in opening round regional playoff games. Kenwood (6-8) is the 11th seed in the Class 4A/3A South region and will play at Parkville. Eastern Tech is the ninth seed in the Class 3A/2A North region and will play at 3:30 p.m. at Aberdeen. Chesapeake is the seventh seed in the Class 2A/1A North region and will play Western Tech at 4 p.m. Thursday at Arbutus Middle School. After Friday’s quarterfinals round, the region semifinals are set for May 14, followed by the region finals on May 16. The state semifinals are set for May 18 and 19 at the following locations: Class 4A/3A will be held at Franklin; Class 3A/2A will be held at Annapolis; and Bel Air will host the Class …
The Bluebirds earned a first round bye in the 4A/3A South region while Eastern Tech and Chesapeake have opening round games in its regions on Wednesday.
Following a 12-2 regular season, Kenwood’s boys lacrosse team earned the third seed in the Class 4A-3A South region and will host the winner of Mervo and Bel Air at 5:30 p.m. Friday in Essex. Among other Essex schools, Eastern Tech (5-9) is the eighth seed in the 3A-2A North region and will host Patterson in an opening round game at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at CCBC Essex. Also, Chesapeake is the sixth seed in the Class 2A-1A region and will host Overlea in an opening round game on Wednesday. After Friday’s quarterfinals round, the region semifinals are set for May 14, followed by the region finals on May 16. The state semifinals are set for May 18 and 19 at the following locations: Class 4A/3A will be held at Franklin; Class 3A/2A will be held …
Thursday, May 3, 2012
The Mavericks have won seven straight in baseball and 11 in a row in softball.
Eastern Tech keeps rolling as the postseason quickly approaches. Neil Westdorp went 2-for-4 with five RBIs and three runs scored as Eastern Tech topped Parkville, 18-2, in a game halted after five innings. Chuck Trentler went 2-for-3 with four RBIs and four runs scored while Andy Szamski drove in three runs and scored two more for the Mavericks (11-6). Follow Essex-Middle River Patch on Facebook and Twitter. Pitcher Troy Schuchman allowed two runs on five hits, struck out five and walked one over five innings to pick up the win for Eastern Tech, which has won seven straight. Eastern Tech next plays at 3:45 p.m. Friday when it hosts archrival Kenwood. EASTERN TECH SOFTBALL: Sophomore pitcher Jordan Cargile struck out 10 and pitched a no …
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
The Bluebirds cruise to a 21-4 victory over Dundalk in their final home game of the season.
Following a tough four-game losing streak, Kenwood's girls lacrosse team has started to pick it up as the regular season winds down. Casey Whitley scored seven goals as Kenwood (6-7) rolled to a 21-4 victory over visiting Dundalk in the Bluebirds final regular season home game. Follow Essex-Middle River Patch on Facebook and Twitter. Attack Elana Urie had three goals and six assists, attack Claudia Tonti had two goals and an assists while midfielders Cierra Wilson and Erin Forish contributed three and two goals, respectively in the win. Goalie Amy Genovese finished with four saves for Kenwood, which closes out the regular season at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Carver A&T. KENWOOD BOYS LACROSSE: Kenwood continued its dominant season on Tuesday as…
Leah
8:40 am on Wednesday, May 16, 2012
In the Sun article, it says the schools dropped 700 classes throughout the schools in response to lower enrollment. The total enrollment dropped by 500 students!!!! I think someone needs to retake basic math on that one. more ›